Masque "n‘gré" ou "glé" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Bété · ID: 3047915

Description

wood, decorative nails, hide, plant fibre, base

Masks of this type, characterized by bold volumes and projecting forms are believed to embody powerful spiritual forces associated with the forest.

Scholars suggest that the tradition of masking among the Bete was introduced to the region by their western neighbors, the Wè (with the complex also including the Wobé, Kran, and Sapo).

The masks perform in a variety of contexts, including the settlement of disputes, communication of moral messages, and warfare. Their wild appearance suggests that they also had a protective function and should counteract aggressive, negative forces, sorcery and diseases.

L’objet Masque “n‘gré” ou “glé” avec l’ID d’objet 3047915 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 96e Vente aux enchères dans 24 avril 2021. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 180 a atteint un prix de vente de 4 400 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 3 500 €.

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